Abilene – May, 2002
IP-over-SONET backbone (OC-48c, 2.5 Gbps)
53 direct connections
4 OC-48c connections
1 Gigabit Ethernet trial
23 will connect via at least OC-12c (622 Mbps) by 1Q02
Number of ATM connections decreasing
215 participants – research universities & labs
All 50 states, District of Columbia, & Puerto Rico
15 regional GigaPoPs support ~70% of participants
Expanded access
50 sponsored participants
New: Smithsonian Institution, Arecibo Radio Telescope
23 state education networks (SEGPs)